Lost in the 80's

Richard Robertson
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Step back in time with Rich and Brian on Lost in the 80s, the podcast that celebrates the decade of big hair, bold colors, and unforgettable memories. From pop culture and sports to video games, music, and family life, each episode dives into the moments that made the 80s one of the most iconic eras in history. Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love its lasting influence, join us as we laugh, reminisce, and relive the magic of a decade that still shapes the way we connect today.

  1. 1d ago

    Halloween, Hayrides & Growing Up in the ’80s | Lost in the 80s Podcast

    Remember when fall meant Halloween costumes, haunted houses, hayrides, Friday night football, and dumping your trick-or-treat candy onto the living room floor? In this episode of Lost in the 80s, Rich and Brian take a nostalgic trip back to autumn in the 1980s—a time when the changing leaves meant Halloween was coming, the Sears Christmas catalog was just around the corner, and weekends were packed with adventures. We're remembering everything that made fall magical for kids growing up in the '80s, from scary movies like Cujo and Friday the 13th to school candy fundraisers, church fall festivals, and those unforgettable Halloween nights. Plus, Rich shares a hilarious memory involving the infamous Bill Buckner play in the 1986 World Series, while Brian recalls a terrifying childhood adventure involving a cemetery, flying corn, and some angry teenagers! In this episode: 🍂 The sights, sounds, and smells of fall in the 1980s 🎃 Trick-or-treating, Halloween traditions, and favorite candy 👻 The scary movies that traumatized us as kids 🚜 Hayrides, harvest season, and fall festivals 🍬 School fundraisers and the ridiculous prizes we wanted 📺 Christmas commercials, toy catalogs, and Kmart layaway ⚾ The unforgettable 1986 World Series 😂 Childhood mischief and memories we'll never forget Grab a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, throw on your favorite old sweatshirt, and join us for a trip back to the days when fall felt like the beginning of the best three months of the year. What was YOUR favorite thing about fall in the 1980s? Tell us in the comments! Subscribe to Lost in the 80s with Rich & Brian for more memories, laughs, and nostalgic conversations about growing up in the greatest decade! CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to Fall in the '80s 01:44 – Changing Leaves and Childhood Memories 03:46 – Harvest Season and Riding in the Combine 05:41 – Our First Scary Movies 07:45 – Haunted Houses and Fall Festivals 10:12 – Why Weekends Were Better Back Then 12:07 – School Candy Fundraisers and Terrible Prizes 15:28 – Halloween Traditions and Trick-or-Treating 18:46 – The Best and Worst Halloween Candy 21:44 – Christmas Commercials and Toy Catalogs 24:21 – Remember Kmart Layaway? 26:23 – The 1986 World Series Memory 29:39 – Brian's Terrifying Cemetery Adventure 33:00 – Why We Still Love Fall #LostInThe80s #80sNostalgia #GrowingUpInThe80s #HalloweenNostalgia #1980s #RetroMemories #80sKids #Podcast

  2. Aug 25

    The Toys That Made the Decade!

    Before screens took over, the toy box was everything. In this episode of Lost in the 80s, Rich and Brian head back to the glory days of Toys “R” Us, Christmas catalogs, Saturday morning cartoons, and the toys every kid desperately wanted. We’re talking G.I. Joe, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Transformers, Cabbage Patch Kids, Rubik’s Cube, Atari, Nintendo, WWF figures, M.A.S.K., ThunderCats, Star Wars toys and plenty more. Which toys actually lived up to the hype? Which ones did we beg our parents for? What was the greatest playset of the decade? And which toy would we give anything to find sitting unopened in our childhood closet today? Plus, we tackle the biggest question of all: What was the greatest toy of the 1980s? Grab your action figures, fire up the NES, and try not to step on a LEGO — we’re going Lost in the 80s! #LostInThe80s #80sToys #1980s #GIJoe #HeMan #Transformers #Nintendo #80sNostalgia #RetroToys #GenX

  3. Aug 14

    We Loved to Hate Them: The Greatest Villains of the ’80s.

    The ’80s gave us some of the greatest villains of all time—and in this episode of Lost in the ’80s, Rich and Brian are ranking their favorites! From Darth Vader and the Fratellis to Shredder, Skeletor, Ivan Drago, Freddy Krueger, Hans Gruber, Cobra Commander and more, we’re looking back at the bad guys who terrified us, made us laugh, and sometimes were even cooler than the heroes. We’ll talk about the villains that scared us as kids, the ones we wanted as action figures, the best cartoon bad guys, the greatest movie villains, and why the ’80s seemed so good at creating characters we loved to hate. Plus, we tackle the important questions: Was Johnny Lawrence really the villain of The Karate Kid? Who was the king of Saturday morning cartoon villains? And who deserves the title of the greatest villain of the 1980s? Grab your VHS tapes, fire up the VCR, and come back to the decade when bad guys were REALLY bad. Who’s your #1 ’80s villain? Drop your Top 5 in the comments! #LostInThe80s #80sMovies #80sNostalgia #MovieVillains #1980s #80sKids #RetroMovies #80sTV

  4. Aug 4

    Back to School in the 80s | Trapper Keepers, Lunchboxes & First Day Memories | Lost in the 80s

    School is back in session, and we're taking a trip back to a time when the biggest decision of August was which Trapper Keeper to buy, whether your new shoes would make the grade, and if your lunchbox was cool enough for the cafeteria. Join Rich and Brian as they relive the excitement of back-to-school shopping at Kmart and Sears, brand-new school supplies, character lunchboxes, cafeteria favorites, recess games, school buses without air conditioning, and all the little traditions that made growing up in the 1980s unforgettable. Whether you were racing to the monkey bars, trading stickers, sharpening pencils by hand, or proudly carrying your favorite Trapper Keeper into class, this episode is packed with the sights, sounds, and memories that every 80s kid will recognize. So grab your backpack, find your favorite seat on the bus, and come reminisce with us as we remember what going back to school was really like in the greatest decade to be a kid. What was your favorite back-to-school memory? Let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear about your favorite school supply, lunchbox, recess game, or first-day tradition. #LostInThe80s #BackToSchool #80sKids #1980s #TrapperKeeper #SchoolDays #Nostalgia #GrowingUpInThe80s #Retro #GenX

  5. Jul 27

    The Moments That Defined the ’80s: Tragedy, Scandal, & Sneakers

    The 1980s were more than big hair, neon colors, and unforgettable music. They were a decade filled with moments that changed how we watched the news, bought products, followed celebrities, and understood the world around us. In this episode of Lost in the ’80s, we look back at some of the decade’s most seminal events and cultural phenomena—from the heartbreaking Challenger disaster and the Iran-Contra scandal to the rise of Michael Jordan’s signature sneakers, the Cabbage Patch Kids craze, and the pop-culture moments everyone was talking about. Which events truly defined the decade? Which ones shaped us as kids, even when we did not fully understand what was happening? Join us as we revisit the serious, the strange, the tragic, and the totally ’80s moments that made the decade unforgettable.

  6. Jul 14

    Don’t Touch That Dial: The TV Shows That Raised Us in the ’80s.

    This week on Lost in the ’80s, we’re heading back to the days of one family television, rabbit-ear antennas and having to be home at the right time to catch your favorite show. We revisit some of the biggest live-action shows of the decade, including The Cosby Show, The A-Team, Knight Rider, The Wonder Years and Coach. From family sitcoms and coming-of-age stories to action heroes, cool cars and unforgettable theme songs, these were the shows that helped define our childhood. We also confess the shows we were a little embarrassed to admit we enjoyed—The Golden Girls and even Jem and the Holograms. Were these shows really better, or did having fewer channels make every episode feel like an event? Grab the remote and join us for a nostalgic trip through the television shows that kept us glued to the screen in the 1980s.

  7. Jun 11

    When Eating Out Was a Treat: 80s Restaurant Culture

    Remember when eating out felt like a special occasion? In this episode of Lost in the 80s, we’re heading back to the decade of salad bars, smoking sections, wood paneling, neon signs, collectible kids’ meal toys, all-you-can-eat buffets, and restaurants that felt like destinations. We’ll talk about what eating out culture was like in the 1980s, how fast food exploded into everyday life, the chains that became household names, and the forgotten restaurants that didn’t survive. From TV dinners at home to Pizza Hut birthday parties, mall food courts, family sit-down restaurants, and long-lost fast-food favorites, this episode is a full plate of 80s nostalgia. Grab a booth, order a Coke, and join us as we get Lost in the 80s.

  8. Apr 2

    The Soundtrack That Defined a Generation

    Step back into a decade where the music was bold, the style was unforgettable, and every song felt like an anthem. In this episode of Lost in the 80s, we dive into the iconic sounds that shaped a generation—from synth-driven pop and arena rock to power ballads and unforgettable one-hit wonders. Whether you lived it or just love the vibe, this episode brings back the songs that made the 80s truly electric. We’re talking: The artists that defined the decadeSongs you forgot you lovedThe rise of MTV and music videosWhy 80s music still hits todayPress play and get ready to rewind.

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Step back in time with Rich and Brian on Lost in the 80s, the podcast that celebrates the decade of big hair, bold colors, and unforgettable memories. From pop culture and sports to video games, music, and family life, each episode dives into the moments that made the 80s one of the most iconic eras in history. Whether you grew up in the 80s or just love its lasting influence, join us as we laugh, reminisce, and relive the magic of a decade that still shapes the way we connect today.

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  • Creator
    Richard Robertson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Richard Robertson
  • Show Website
    Lost in the 80's